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The mission of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is to enhance Minnesotans' quality of life by ensuring the integrity of our food supply, the health of our environment, and the strength of our agricultural economy.

Statutes:

Forms:

Information, application form and online registration is available on the MN Dept. of Agriculture website at Tree Care Registry.

Requirements:

CREATION OF REGISTRY

(a) The commissioner shall maintain a list of all persons,
businesses, and companies that employ persons who
provide tree care or tree trimming services in Minnesota.
All commercial tree care providers, tree trimmers, and
employers that direct employees to remove trees, limbs,
branches, brush, or shrubs for hire must be registered
with the commissioner.

(b) Persons or companies who are required to be registered
under paragraph (a) must register annually by providing
the following to the commissioner:
(1) accurate and up-to-date business name, address,
and telephone number;
(2) a complete list of all Minnesota counties in which
they work; and
(3) a nonrefundable fee of $25 for initial application
or renewing the registration.

(c) All persons and companies required to be registered under
paragraph (a) must register before conducting the activities
specified in paragraph (a). Annual registration expires
December 31, must be renewed annually, and the renewal
fee remitted by January 1 of the year for which it is issued.
In addition, a penalty of ten percent of the renewal fee due
must be charged for each month, that the fee is delinquent
up to a maximum of 30 percent for any application for
renewal postmarked after December 31.

It is unlawful for a person to advertise or tree trimming services in Minnesota without being registered with the commissioner.

To renew registration contact Licensing Coordinator.

Fee:

$25

The renewal fee must be remitted by January 1 of the year for which it is issued. In addition, a penalty of ten percent of the renewal fee due must be charged for each month, or portion of a month, that the fee is delinquent up to a maximum of 30 percent for any application for renewal postmarked after December 31.